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LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVER REVITALIZATION PLAN (LLARRP) WORKING GROUP MEETING #13
Thursday, May 4, 2017 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A P P E N D I X T O S U M M A R Y R E P O R T
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LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVER REVITALIZATION PLAN (LLARRP)WORKING GROUP PROJECT MEETING No. 13
Thursday, May 4, 20176:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Barbara J. Riley Community Center, 7810 Quill Drive, Downey, CA 90242
Meeting Objectives:1. Review outcomes of Working Group Meeting #122. Receive updates from partner agencies and projects3. Present outcomes of recent Plan Element Committee meetings4. Discuss emerging project opportunities5. Coordinate upcoming meetings
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5:30 pm Sign-In, Refreshments and Networking!
6:00 pm I. Welcome, Introductions and Agenda OverviewMark Stanley, Executive Officer, RMCSean Ashton, Mayor Pro Tem, City of DowneyDaniel Iacofano, Meeting Facilitator, MIG
6:10 pm II. Presentations: Partner Agencies and ProjectsA City of DowneyB. River LA
7:00 pm III. Presentations and Discussions: Plan Element CommitteesA Community Economics, Health and EquityB. Public RealmC. Water and Environment
Biodiversity Analysis in Los Angeles (BAILA)D. Community EngagementE. Implementation
7:45 pm IV. Discussion: Emerging Project Opportunities
8:45 pm V. Summary and Next Steps
8:50 pm VI. Announcements and Public Comment
9:00 pm VII. Meeting Close…and Networking!A mark! Lopez – Goldman Environmental PrizeB. Working Group 1-year Anniversary
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WORKING GROUP LIST
Organization Member Appointee's Email ~ Alternate(s) Alternate's Email
1 Businesses — Chamber of Commerce Efren Martinez [email protected]
2 California Assembly District 63 Raul Alvarez [email protected] Jeremy Roseman [email protected].~ov
3 City of Bell Ali Saleh [email protected]~ Nestor Enrique Valencia [email protected]~
4 City of Bell Gardens Pedro Aceituno gaceituna@bell~ardens.or~ Jose Mendoza [email protected]
5 City of Cudahy Baru Sanchez bsanche4@~mail.com /'J Aaron Hernandez-Torres ahernandez@citVofcudahvca.~ov
6 City of Downey Sean Ashton' [email protected]~
7 City of Huntington Park Graciela Ortiz ~ortiz@hpca.~ov
8 City of Long Beach AI Austin district8@lon~beach.~ov
Jonathan Kraut ' -- ionathan.kraus@longbeach.~ov
Larry Rich larrv.rich@lo~~beach.~ov
9 City of Los Angeles Carol Armstrong caral.armstran~@lacit~org
Mike Affeldt** [email protected]~
Evelyn Cortez-Davis ~~',~ vel n.cortez-davis lades .com
Serge Haddad [email protected]
Rafael Villegas [email protected]
Bob Sun bob.sun~ladwp.com
Michelle Mowery [email protected]~
10 City of Lynwood Aide Castro castro.aide@~mail.com Maria T. Santillan-Beal [email protected]
11 City of Maywood Eddie De La Riva [email protected]~
12 City of Paramount Christopher S. Cash [email protected] Wendy Macias [email protected]
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Organization Member Appointee's Email Alternates) Alternate"s Email
13 City of South Gate Jorge Morales [email protected]
Arturo Cervantes acervantes@sa~ate.org
~ ~yGladis Deras ~, gderas@so~ate.or~
14 City of Vernon Alex Kung [email protected] Wieske [email protected]
Brandon Ara~e''~ [email protected]
15 Council of Watershed Health Wendy Ramallo [email protected]~ ,~, #,.-~"""~x r~~ 8
16 East Yard Communities for Envir. Justice Mark Lopez ,~ markl.e~cei@~mail.com Taylor Thom"as ~ `, ~;,`~ taylort.eVicei@~mail.com
17 Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) William P. Bowling [email protected]~Marissa Christiansen [email protected]~
Stephen I~hejia [email protected]~
18 From Lot to Spot (PETS) Viviana Franco [email protected]~ „~ - ~r„~'~~ ,~
19 Gateway Cities COG Robert Garcia Diana.Tang@lon~beach.~ov ~rtupf 6'Sanchez arturo.sanchez@longbeach.~ov
20 Gateway Water Management Authority Christopher S. Cash [email protected] Wendy Macias [email protected]
21 Heal the Bay lames Alamillo [email protected]
22 Long Beach Conservation Corps Dan Knapp ,/ [email protected] Kedrin Hopkins [email protected]
23 Los Angeles Conservation Corps Dore Burry [email protected]~
24 Los Angeles County Bike Coalition Tamika Butler
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Melinda Amato ~ [email protected]~
25 Los Angeles County 1st District Teresa Villegas [email protected] Kimberly Ortega ~ [email protected].~ov
26 Los Angeles County 2nd District Karly Katona [email protected] Lacey Johnson [email protected].~ov
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Organization Member Appointee's Email Alternates) Alternate's Email
Z7 Los Angeles County 4th District Nerlinda Chico [email protected]
28 Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trustr
Keshia Sexton,, ̀'~ [email protected] Mark Glassock [email protected]~
29 Prevention Institute Manal Aboelata ~` [email protected]~ Elva Yanez [email protected]~
30 Public Counsel Antonio Hicks v~ [email protected]~
Ritu Mahajan [email protected]~
Dat Phan [email protected]~
31 Regional Water Quality Control Board Irma Munoz [email protected]~
32 River LAf.FzS'~~.
Jon Switalski0.~`
[email protected] Cynthia Kurtz [email protected]~
33 The Nature Conservancy Jill Sourial [email protected]~Shona Ganguly** [email protected]
Charlotte A. Pienkos ~a~~"``~ [email protected]~
34 The Trust for Public Land Tori Kjer ~'s`~'~'
[email protected]~ Robin Mark [email protected]~
35 Trails4All Jim Meyer ~ jmeyerT4A@aaLcom t~ "~Beth Gendreau [email protected]
36 Urban Waters Federal Partnership«~~'~"
Pauline Loui [email protected]~
Justin Yee Justin yee@nps.~ov
Diana Varat dvarat@~.ucla.edu
37 Water Replenishment District Willard Murray [email protected]~; [email protected]~
38 Watershed Conservation Authority Debbie Enos ! ~~ [email protected] Gonzalez [email protected].~ov'
Johnathan Perisho [email protected].~ov
39 Watts Reimagined Frank O'Brien frank@wattsreima~ined.or~ Chris Jordan [email protected]
Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Mark Stanley ~./" [email protected].~ov
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Agenda� Welcome, Introductions and Overview
� Presentation: City of Downey
� Presentation: River LA
� Presentations: Plan Element Committees
� Discussion: Emerging Project Opportunities
� Summary and Next Steps
� Announcements and Public Comments
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Planning ProcessPresentation:City of Downey
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5/4/17
DowneyProject Updates
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Bike Master Plan� Adopted: July 2015
� Outreach: Needs assessment conducted with cycling
community
� Goal: Provide system of bike paths throughout the City and
to provide connectivity with regional bike trails in adjacent
cities
� Initial Project: Gardendale Street
(Lakewood to Garfield)
� Upcoming Projects:
Brookshire Ave and Old River
School Road
Proposition 84 Funded Storm Water Projects
� (1) Bioswale on Firestone Blvd in front of Stonewood Mall
� (4) Tree box filters
� (1) on Barlin Ave
� (1) on Faust Ave
� (1) on Pangborn Ave
� (1) on Bixler Ave
Prop 84 – Firestone Boulevard Bioswale� Designed to treat an anticipated stormwater volume of 54,000 cf
Prop 84 – 4 Filterra Tree Wells� Designed to treat an anticipated stormwater volume of 29,028 cf
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Regional Treatment Corridor(LSGR and LLAR)
� (5) Tier 1 Projects
� Apollo Park
� Discovery Park
� Independence Park
� Furman Park
� Wilderness Park
LSGR LLAR
Open Space and Trail - Wilderness Park Restoration Project
Objectives:
�Restore lake’s water quality
�Create native wetland habitat
�Use recycled water for lakes and
irrigation
�Improve public education and
accessibility
�Increase economic benefits
�Contribute to watershed health
Timeline and Budget
� Commence design this year
� Commence construction in 2018
� Estimated Total Cost: $2M+
� Funds Upon Approval of Grants:
� $1,660,000 – Prop 1 River Mountain Conservancy (approved)
� $200,000 – CA State Park Habitat Conservation Fund (approved)
� $200,000 – City’s General Fund
Soil Infiltration Rate Studies
Independence Park
Furman Park
Apollo Park
Apollo Park
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Thank you
What is Open Streets?
• Open streets initiatives are one-day events in which streets are closed to all vehicular traffic and we invite residents to reclaim their city on bike, foot, scooter, stroller, or rollerblade.
• Closing streets allows citizens to re-imagine their streets and how they travel through communities.
• The City of Downey Open Streets event is called “Ride & Stride”. The event is funded with an MTA grant.
Purpose of Ride & Stride• Increased Sustainable Transportation
Mode Share (Transit, Bicycle & Pedestrian)
• Provide opportunities for first time transit usage
• Highlight & Promote cultural resources, public health and sense of community.
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2016�Ride�and�Stride�Recap
The�City�of�Downey�and�Metro�hosted�the�first�ever�Ride�&�Stride�event�in�May�2016.�The�event�was�met�with�
great�enthusiasm�and�support�from�the�community;�over�30,000�patrons�enjoyed�strolling,�biking,�jogging,�and�skating�on�car�free�streets�through�Downey.�The�event�featured�multiple�interactive�hubs�along�the�route�with�music,�entertainment,�information�booths,�business�
vendors,�food�trucks,�and�food�booths.�
How are we promoting?• Event�Website:�www.downeyrideandstride.com�• Print & Digital Advertising: Downey Patriot, Press
Telegram, LA Times, LA Weekly, Movie Theatre ads, and OC Weekly
• Utility Bill (water)• Direct contact with businesses on route• Fliers to all DUSD Schools and ASPIRE Sites• Downey Webpage, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter • Discover Downey Facebook, Instagram, Twitter• Use hashtags: #DowneyRideandStride, #openstreets,
#discoverdowneyOS• Parks & Recreation Guide• Community Outreach – printed flyers, door hangers, and
direct mail
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TheRoute
• Why we chose this route:• Proximity to transit• Proximity to cultural,
economic resources, and commercial corridor
• Cost effectiveness• What roads will be
closed?• What roads will be
closed?• Are cars allowed to
park on the route?
What to expect at Ride & Stride?• Event is free and open to the public!
• Activity Hubs:• Art on the Move• YMCA• Downey Chamber of Commerce Street Faire/
Grub Stop• Pop! Fitness• Fun-Topia• Stay Healthy Downey• DUSD Showcase/Grub Stop• KidsLAvia (Kids Day)/Grub Stop
• Columbia Memorial Space Center (FreeAdmission)
• Salute to Veterans
Event�Timeline
• 6:00am�No�Parking�takes�effect�– vehicles�will�be�towed
• 7:30am�Staff�arrive�to�designated�hubs
• 8:00am�Road�closures�take�effect
• 10:00am�Event�begins
• 3:00pm�Event�ends�(immediate�clean�up�begins)
• 4:00pm�All�streets�should�be�cleared
• 5:00pm�Roads�reopen
Event�Information• Restroom�Locations• Food�Locations• Bike�Air�Station�&�Minor�Tool�Use• Metro�Station�Location• Vendor/Hub�Locations• Bike�Rentals• BMX�Show• Shuttles
– Resident�Courtesy�Shuttle– Park�&�Ride– Downey�Link�Shuttle
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2017�Ride�&�Stride�SponsorsPresenting�Sponsor
Active�Ambassador�Sponsors
Downey�Sponsors
2017�Ride�&�Stride�SponsorsI�Love�Downey�Sponsors
Downey�Chamber�of�Commerce Golf�N�Stuff A.Y.�Nursery
Active�Sports�&�Life Richard�B.�Aguilar,�M.D.
Primerica�Financial�Services
Questions?
Planning ProcessPresentation:River LA
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Omar BrownsonExecutive Director
We integrate design and infrastructure to bring people, water and nature together along all 51-miles of the Los Angeles River.�
AGENDA
The Challenge of the River
Our Process
What are our considerations?
Where is this going?
THE RIVER CHALLENGE
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THE RIVER CHALLENGE: WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Efforts to green the river channel conflict with the need for flood control
Healthy River For All
Flood Control
THE RIVER CHALLENGE: CHANNEL SCENARIOS
Tested channel
scenarios at mile 11.8
(Rio Hondo Confluence)
OUR PROCESS: HOW DID WE GET TO THE LA RIVER INDEX?
OUR PROCESS: THE SCOPE
51 miles
9+ Master Plans
17 Cities
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OUR PROCESS: THE RESULT
OUR CONSIDERATIONS: WHAT LENSES DID WE LOOK
THROUGH
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�Water Conservation
Clean WaterProtection from Floods
�Clean Air
Restored EnvironmentPublic Parks
�Health & Recreation
Active Transportation Arts & Culture
OUR CONSIDERATIONS OUR CONSIDERATIONS: WATER
We can save 88,0000 AF/ YR, over 28 billion gallons, which would reduce import requirements by 14%
MAINTAIN SAFETY
CLEAN IT CAPTURE WATER
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OUR CONSIDERATIONS: OPEN SPACE
70% of people living near the river do not have enough open space according to the CDC’s standards of living
OUR CONSIDERATIONS: COMMUNITY
More than 25% of the population of California lives within 1 hour (30 miles) of the river
WHERE IS THIS GOING: WHAT’S THE FUTURE LOOK
LIKE FOR OUR WORK
IDENTIFYING PARK SPACE NEEDS
Study areas: 51 miles of theL.A. River + Mile Markers 11-15
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WHERE IS THIS GOING: DESIGN STANDARDS ARE WE ASKING TOO MUCH?
QUESTIONS?THANKS!
EVENTS - COMING UP
05/13/17Rio Vistas Micro Grant Activation: Rosalie Lopez�05/20/17Everwalk the LA River�06/04/1717th Annual LA River Bike Ride (LACBC) Pit Stop�06/17/17Rio Vistas Micro Grant Activation: LA Walks (“Walk ‘n’ Roll”)
07/01/17Rio Vistas Micro Grant Activation: Las Fotos�09/09/17LA River Boat Race Barbecue in Marsh Park
10/01/17Urban Garden Party
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Engagement Opportunities
Presentations:Plan Element Committees
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Roles and Responsibilities of Committees
Direct the development of chapters that will be incorporated in the AB 530 Plan and/or the outreach to support the development of the AB 530 Plan
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Agenda
� Review of Framework� Review and Discussion of Goal� Review and Discussion of
Objectives (Guiding Principles)� Review and Discussion of Baseline� Review and Discussion of Building
Blocks
� 74 total building blocks being considered at this time
� Organized based on “theme”� Water� Stream Restoration� Multi-Use Trails� Additional Access/Assets� Local Workforce Development
Proposed Building Blocks
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� Making progress towards multiple Plan Element goals
� Meeting multiple objectives within each Plan Element
� Increasing cost-effectiveness
� Enhancing community support
� Multi-Plan Element BB’s:� Passive Space� Regional and Community Gateways� River Crossings� Rubber Dams and Inundation Areas� Transit-Oriented Development
Next Steps: Developing Multi-functioning Concepts
COMMUNITY ECONOMICS, HEALTH AND EQUITY
April 2017 Plan Element Committee
April 13, 2017
Community Economics, Health, and Equity Goal
To ensure a restored Los Angeles River brings health, economic and environmental benefits to all residents and does not become a tool for further gentrification and displacement, revitalization efforts must foster stable communities free of residential and business displacement. Accordingly, all revitalization efforts must be guided by community-led decision making and be transparent and accountableto the public at every step. Restoration must prioritize and promote inclusive, equitable, health driven outcomes and promote climateresiliency. In short – River revitalization must be a model of equitable redevelopment. Our long-term quality of life as a region depends on it.
Community Economics, Health, and Equity Objectives
• Prevent gentrification-induced displacement• Address homelessness• Support and develop local business and workforce• Increase community access and assets• Improve community identity and pride• Provide river-focused education • Increase economic mobility and neighborhood
stability
The Objectives represent the outcomes and solutions collectively valued by the PEC, which are to:
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� Demographics
� Cost Burdened Housing
� Existing Affordable or Subsidized Housing
� Existing Rent Controlled Housing
Prevent Gentrification-Induced Displacement: Metrics
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Prevent Gentrification-Induced Displacement: Baseline Conditions
Baseline ConditionsLLAR residents that are Low Income, Very Low Income or Extremely Low Income
64.1%
Residents that are members of a minority population 93%Households considered cost burdened 52%Households in subsidized or rent assisted housing 7%Residential rental units regulated by rent control regulations 0
Proposed Building Blocks
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Prevent gentrification-induced displacement
Address homelessness
Support and develop local business and workforce
Increase community access and assets
Improve community identity and pride
Provide river-focused education
Increase economic mobility and neighborhood stability
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� Clarify the types of local businesses being included
� Use EIFDs with ties to public funds to curtail displacement
� Rapid real estate changes removes control
� Incentivize use of empty businesses and store fronts
� Metric gap: include sizes and locations of the homeless shelters
� Focus on not concentrating future resources to the areas alreadyserved
Discussion and Identification of Gaps
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PUBLIC REALMApril 2017 Plan Element Committee
April 19, 2017
Public Realm Goal and Objectives
The overarching goal of the Public Realm PEC is to ensure that the LLARRP features a multi-faceted, holistic approach to place-making along the Lower Los Angeles River.
• Create continuous greenspace, • Enhance connectivity,• Provide multiple use and benefits,• Support and enhance existing
communities,
The Objectives represent the outcomes and solutions collectively valued by the PEC, which are to:
• Enhance public transportation and parking,
• Increase safety,• Enhance amenities, and• Provide education.
� River crossings
� Miles between crossings
� Miles of bike path
� Miles without bike path
� Miles of multi-use trail
� Access points
Enhance Connectivity: Metrics
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Enhance Connectivity: Baseline Conditions
Baseline Conditions
Number of River Crossings 24
Average Distance between River Crossings 0.8 miles
Number of Crossings with Bike Lanes 2
Number of Crossings with Sidewalks 21
Number of Crossings with 6 or more Lanes of Traffic 12
Length of Bike Path along LLAR 24 miles
Segment Length of LLAR without Bike Path 14 miles
Length of Multi-Use Trail along LLAR 8.7 miles
Number of Access Points on the East Side 37
Number of Access Points on the West Side 33
Average Distance between Access Points, East Side 0.30 miles
Average Distance between Access Points, West Side 0.46 miles
Number of Gateways 6
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Proposed Building Blocks Discussion and Identification of Gaps
� Include Local Community and LA River Recreation in Overall Goal
� Better Distinction between Trails and Bikeways
� Designing to Needs of Community
� Change Parking to Enhanced access
� Be Careful of the Word “Education”
� Include Adjacent Physical Spaces
� Add a Metric for Non-Infrastructure Amenities
WATER AND ENVIRONMENTApril 2017 Plan Element Committee
April 12, 2017
Water and Environment Goal and Objectives
The overarching goal of the Water and Environment PEC is to ensure that the LLARRP includes multi-objective, coordinated, and actionable solutions to pressing environmental problems.
• enhance local water capture and use, • improve stormwater quality and watershed health,• manage flood risk,• address ecosystem service and floodplain enhancement, and• provide environmental and watershed education.
The Objectives represent the outcomes and solutions collectively valued by the PEC, which are to:
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Improve Stormwater Quality and Watershed Health: Metrics
� Water quality priorities
� Stormwater effluent quality
� Receiving water quality
� Green infrastructure coverage
� Environmental contamination and brownfields
� Environmental health disparity and environmental justice
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Improve Stormwater Quality and Watershed Health: Baseline Conditions
Baseline ConditionsWater Quality Priorities 30LLAR WMP Critical Zinc Load 12.3 tonsAverage Annual Zinc Load from One-Mile Buffer 6.9 tonsLARUR2 WMP Critical Bacteria Count 9.97x1014 MPNAverage Annual Bacteria Count from One-Mile Buffer 1.93x1015 MPNNon-Stormwater Discharge UnknownTotal Zinc Concentration Exceedance Frequency during…
Wet Weather Receiving Water Samples 60%Dry Weather Receiving Water Samples 4%
Total Coliform Concentration Exceedance Frequency during…
Wet Weather Receiving Water Samples 100%Dry Weather Receiving Water Samples 27%
Fecal Coliform Concentration Exceedance Frequency during…
Wet Weather Receiving Water Samples 98%Dry Weather Receiving Water Samples 48%
Fecal Enterococcus Concentration Exceedance Frequency during…
Wet Weather Receiving Water Samples 100%Dry Weather Receiving Water Samples 61%
Improve Stormwater Quality and Watershed Health: Baseline Conditions (continued)
Baseline ConditionsGreen Infrastructure Coverage 0 acresSoil Contamination Cleanup Sites 176Brownfield Sites 52Contaminated Parcels 460 acresAreal Extent of Soil and Groundwater Contamination UnknownNumber of Unique Brownfield Contaminants 87Environmental Health Disparity 90th percentile
Proposed Building Blocks
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Enhance Local Water Capture and Use
Improve Stormwater Quality and Watershed Health
Manage Flood Risk
Address Ecosystem Services and Floodplain Enhancement
Provide Environmental and Watershed Education
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� Ecosystem Services and Conservation should be added to overall Goal
� Habitat and wildlife connectivity are missing from the goal and objectives
� Flood Risk and Floodplain Enhancement overlap
� Message of Sub-Elements should be reworded
Discussion and Identification of Gaps
Planning Process
Presentation:Biodiversity Analysis in LA
The Nature Conservancy
Introduction�to�¡BAILA!�(Biodiversity�Analysis�in�Los�Angeles)
Charlotte�PienkosLower�Los�Angeles�River�Revitalization�Meeting
May�4,�2017
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TNC�NHM�Workshops
•3�Workshops�in�2015•Scientists,�Practitioners,�Communicators•Follow�up�items:
• Expanding�the�Scope�of�BioScan
• Digitizing�Collections�at�NHM
• Endowing�a�Taxonomist�Laureate�
• Organizing�an�Annual�Science�Day/BioBlitz
• Producing�a�Biodiversity�Inventory�and�Map Lower Los A
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Lower�Los�Angeles�River�Working�Group
How�can�BAILA�help?
•Provides�information�about�typology�and�biodiversity
•Identifies�potential�locations�where�biodiversity�can�be�enhanced
•Helps�us�restore�nature�to�the�built�environmentCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTApril 2017 Plan Element Committee
April 17, 2017
Community Engagement PEC Overview
� Community Outreach Events Schedule
� Toolkit Materials
� Interactive Mapping Tool: LowerLARiver.org/survey
� City Presentations Schedule
� Watershed Education Program
Completed Outreach Events
� April 5, High School Outreach Program
� April 14, Bell Food Truck � Pop Up Event
� April 22, South Gate Earth Day Celebration � Pop Up Event
� April 29, The Great LA River CleanUp
� May 3, High School Outreach Program
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Upcoming Outreach Events
� May 5, Bixby Knolls First Fridays
� May 7, Downey- Street Faire
� May 20, Lynwood Unified School District Arts Festival
� June 4 and June 11, Spring Multi-Use Trails Clinics
� June 1, High School Outreach Event
� Middle River Bike Tour, TBD
� Lower River Bike Tour, TBD
City Council Presentations
� Gateway City COG Board of Director’s –Wednesday, April 5, 2017
� City of Cudahy – Monday, April 24, 2017
� City of Long Beach - Tuesday May 2, 2017
� City of South Gate - Tuesday May 9, 2017
Community Workshops
� City of South Gate – Thursday, May 11, 2017
� City of Cudahy, Bell or Maywood – TBD
� City of Long Beach – Saturday, June 10, 2017
LLARRP Outreach Toolkit
� Project information sheet
� Presentation
� Community input forms
� FAQs
� Project maps
� Table cloths
� AB 530 LLARRP Display Board Pop-Up
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Interactive Mapping Tool
� LowerLARiver.org/survey
� Continue to get the word out
Watershed Education Program
� Build on existing watershed education programs
� Highlight importance of LA river to people’s lives, include some technical aspects
� Design for use during and after LLARRP
� Suitable for multiple audiences
� Contain a unified message/terminology
� Engage the community, with components like water quality sampling, school design products, etc
Next Steps
� Continue Implementing Community Outreach Events
� Begin Analyzing Input from Outreach Events and Interactive Mapping Tool
IMPLEMENTATIONApril 2017 Plan Element Committee
April 26, 2017
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Implementation Committee Overview
� Discuss Governance Approach
� Evaluate Local Governance Examples
� Evaluate Governance Options for the Lower LA River
Recommended Governance Structure
State�Agencies(CALTRANS,�
WQ�Boards,�etc.)
Community�Organizations
Foundationfor�the�Arts�and�
Charitable�Contributions
Housing�&DevelopmentOrganizations
Public�Stakeholders
� Establishment of a ManagementDistrict
� LACFCD� USACE� Cities
� Add stakeholders as appropriate
Options for Combining Multi-agency Activities/Responsibilities
� Series of MOA/MOUs among independent agencies
� Part of overall Management District� Governed and/or coordinated by committee
oversight� Monthly or quarterly reports
Funding Recommendations� Build funding for project purposes around the
following funding sources:
� Water quality >> County’s Water Resilience Funding Measure
� Parks and open space >> park bonds
� River improvement projects and O&M >> existing funding (LACFCD, USACE, City/County general funds)
� Bridges and trails >> transportation funding sources
� Supplement with federal and state grants, and future bonds
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Next Steps
� Review Governance Approach
� Review Funding Strategies
� Develop Policies, Procedures, and Programming
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Planning Process
Discussion:Emerging Project Opportunities
Lower Los Angeles RiverLocation Map
LA River at Atlantic BlvdLA River at Atlantic Blvd
LA River at Rio Hondo LA River at Rio Hondo ConfluenceConfluence
LA River at Compton Creek LA River at Compton Creek ConfluenceConfluence
Los Angeles River at Atlantic, Vernon
Typology: Wetlands, Community Space, Low Water Crossing, Pocket Park
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Existing Conditions
LA River at Atlantic BoulevardFrom the LA River East Access Road
LA River at Atlantic BoulevardFrom the LA River East Access Road
LA River at Atlantic BoulevardOption 1
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LA River at Atlantic BoulevardFrom the 710 Freeway
LA River at Atlantic BoulevardOption 1
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LA River at Atlantic BoulevardOption 2
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LA�River�at�Atlantic�BoulevardOption�2
Site Options Comparison
Option 1: Wetlands Option 2: Active Recreation
Los Angeles River at Rio Hondo Confluence
Typology: Terracing, Rubber Dams, StormwaterHarvesting, Bridges
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Existing Conditions
LA River at Rio HondoFrom the Confluence
LA River at Rio HondoFrom Imperial Highway
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LA River at Rio Hondo ConfluenceUpstream of Imperial Highway
LA�River�at�Rio�HondoOption�1
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LA River at Rio Hondo ConfluenceOption 2
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LA River at Rio HondoOption 2
Site Options Comparison
Option 1: Community Center and Inundation Area
Option 2: Terracing and In-River Access
Los Angeles River at Compton Creek
Typology: Confluence, Inundation Area, Community Space
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Existing Conditions
LA River at Compton CreekFrom the Confluence
LA River at Compton CreekFrom Dominguez Gap Wetlands
LA River at Compton Creek ConfluenceOption 1
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LA River at Compton CreekFrom the LA River Bike Path
LA River at Compton CreekOption 1
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LA River at Compton Creek ConfluenceOption 2
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LA River at Compton CreekOption 2
Site Options Comparison
Option 1: In-River Access and Community Center Option 2: Terracing and Inundation Area
Planning ProcessSummary and Next Steps
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Upcoming Outreach Activities
�Community Workshop – May 11, 6pmSouth Gate Park
�Community Workshop – June 10, Long Beach
�Additional Community Workshop (1) --TBD
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Meeting Schedule
�First Thursday of each month
�6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
�Through February 2018
�Next meetings:� Thursday, June 1, 2017, South Gate� Thursday, July 6, 2017, Maywood� Thursday, August 3, 2017, ???
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Engagement Opportunities
AnnouncementsandPublic Comments
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LLARRP Working Group…1 Year Anniversary!
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